Maciej Szymon Cieśla

Maciej Szymon Cieśla (29 June 1989 – 2 July 2016) was a Polish artist, graphics designer and visual communication designer. He was responsible for visual design of World Youth Day 2016.

For the painter, see Maciej Cieśla.
Maciej Szymon Cieśla
Born(1989-06-29)29 June 1989
Katowice, Poland
Died2 July 2016(2016-07-02) (aged 27)
Resting placeCemetery on Józefowska street, Katowice, Poland
50.276667°N 19.015833°E / 50.276667; 19.015833
NationalityPolish
EducationJan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts, Kraków, Poland
Known fordigital art
Notable workWorld Youth Day 2016 Kraków decoration design
Websitemscstudio.pl

Biography

Cieśla was born in Katowice in 1989.[1] He graduated from Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts,[2][3] specifically Faculty of Art Conservation and Faculty of Industrial Design[4]. In September 2014 he began working in World Youth Day 2016 organisation committee[2], and from December 2014 he started as full-time volunteer in the graphics design department.[5] He designed all chasubles and computer animations for World Youth Day 2016.[6] He was also responsible for drafting the Cracow decoration project.[6] In November 2015 he was diagnosed with bone cancer.[5] Despite chemotherapy, he continued working until his death on 2 July 2016.[5] [7] He was buried on the cemetery at Józefowska street in Katowice.[5] On 27 July 2016 Pope Francis mentioned Maciej Cieśla and his contribution while preaching from the papal window.[2][8] On 31 July 2016, during the meeting with World Youth Day volunteers which marked the end of Francis’ visit in Poland, Maciej Cieśla's letter to the Pope and pilgrims was read.[9]

Awards and distinctions
  • 2012 Nagroda Województwa Małopolskiego „ARS QUAERENDI” (Małopolskie Voivodship Award „ARS QUAERENDI”)[4]
  • 2012 Nagroda Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego za wybitne osiągnięcia dla studentów uczelni artystycznych (Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Award for outstanding achievements for students of art schools)[10]
Pope Francis wearing chasuble designed by Maciej Szymon Cieśla

Citations
  1. Łącka, Monika (2016-07-05). "Maćku, do zobaczenia w niebie!" [Matthew, see you in Heaven!]. wiara.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  2. Łysek, Marta (2016-07-27). "Papież na Franciszkańskiej 3 modlił się za zmarłego wolontariusza ŚDM" [Pope was praying on Franciszkańska 3 for deceased WYD volunteer]. Radio Muzyka Fakty (in Polish). Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  3. "Maciej Cieśla MSC Studio" (in Polish). MSC Studio. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  4. "V edycja Nagrody Województwa Małopolskiego "ARS QUAERENDI" za wybitne działania na rzecz rozwoju i promocji kultury" [5th edition of Małopolskie Voivodship Award „ARS QUAERENDI” for prominent work for culture promotion and development] (in Polish). Departament Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Małopolskiego. 2012. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  5. Łysek, Marta (2016-07-04). "Był dla nas wielkim darem" [He was major gift for us] (in Polish). Komitet Organizacyjny Światowych Dni Młodzieży Kraków 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  6. Łącka, Monika (2016-07-04). "Bóg chciał nieziemskiego designu" [God wanted unearthly design]. Gość Niedzielny (in Polish). Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  7. The #WYD2016 volunteer who found his faith again but never made it to the festivities
  8. Sosnowski, Leszek; Sosnowska, Jolanta; Sosnowski, Adam; Stachnik, Paweł (2016). Pilegrzymka odwagi i nadziei. Franciszek w Polsce z młodzieżą świata. ŚDM Kraków 2016 [Pilgrimage of courage and hope. Pope Francis with youth of the world. World Youth Day Cracow 2016] (in Polish). Kraków: Biały Kruk. p. 67. ISBN 978-83-7553-214-2.
  9. "List zmarłego na raka Macieja Cieśli do papieża i pielgrzymów" [Maciej Cieśla letter to Pope and pilgrims]. Tygodnik Katolicki Niedziela (in Polish). 2016-07-31. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  10. "Nagrody dla studentów rozdane po raz pierwszy" [Awards for students first edition] (in Polish). Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego. 2012-12-07. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
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